Postcode NE16 5QB is located in a major urban area, within the Whickham South and Sunniside ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Sunniside & Lobley Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 per year. The nearest station is Dunston located about 2.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,021 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sunniside & Lobley Hill is £47,997 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE16 5QB.
Sunniside & Lobley Hill near NE16 5QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Whickham South and Sunniside area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £126,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £215,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £163,750 |
10 year median price trend in Whickham South and Sunniside
In the NE16 5QB postcode area, located within Sunniside & Lobley Hill, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 5QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Dewhurst Terrace, Gateshead, NE16 5LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.